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Increased Demand for Heavy-Duty Trucks in North America North American fleets significantly ramped up their orders for heavy-duty trucks in February, indicating a rise in demand within the freight market. Preliminary figures from FTR Transportation Intelligence reveal that Class 8 net orders reached 47,200 units in February—an increase of 47% from January and a staggering 159% compared to the same month last year. Strongest Monthly Orders Since September 2022 This order total marks the highest monthly count since September 2022 and represents the third month in a row with year-over-year growth exceeding 20%, according to FTR’s monthly report. February’s figures…

Niclas Nordström, a self-employed truck driver, faced severe snow conditions on Sweden’s E22 motorway, becoming stuck for 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday. He described the weather as the worst he has encountered in his 30-year driving career. Having operated his own road freight business since the 1990s, Nordström expected that the traffic jams would have been cleared when he set out. He realized his error around 1:45 PM near Linderöd while finding himself and approximately 1,000 other drivers stuck on the road. “The traffic jam had already formed long before, and I mistakenly thought the police would have diverted…

The Journey of Herschel Evans: A Passion for Trucking Nearly every professional truck driver can recall the precise moment they fell in love with trucking. For 53-year-old Herschel Evans, it dates back to his youth in Atlanta, before he obtained his driving license; he fondly remembers taking a long-nose blue Peterbilt to a local dairy bar for lunch. Inspired by Family Growing up in downtown Atlanta, Evans first felt the pull of the “bug” from his father, who was a strong proponent of do-it-yourself projects. “My father never hired anyone to handle repairs,” Evans reflected. “He handled plumbing, electrical work,…

NTEA Announces Release of 2005 Membership Roster & Product Directory The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has announced that its 2005 Membership Roster and Product Directory will be released early next month. This directory includes information on nearly 1,600 companies involved in the manufacture, distribution, installation, sale, and repair of commercial trucks, truck bodies, equipment, trailers, and accessories. The annual publication spans 208 pages and serves as a detailed buyer’s guide, providing essential information for municipal, retail, utility, and construction fleet owners and managers, chassis manufacturers, truck body and equipment makers, end users, and industry…

YORK COUNTY — The truck driver involved in a fatal collision with a party bus on Interstate 64 in late 2022, which resulted in the deaths of three young individuals from Hampton Roads, revealed to investigators that the logistics company he worked for regularly tampered with mandated driving logs. Daniel Lee Cramer, 62, from Alabama, stated that when he contacted Triton Logistics Inc., based near Chicago, an office in Lithuania would “electrically switch” his tractor-trailer to a nonexistent “co-driver,” allowing him to log additional hours as if he were not the sole operator. Cramer claimed this practice was done under…

Health Concerns Among Truckers and Farmers The trucking and farming sectors have long been the foundation of India’s economy. Despite their relentless efforts during tough times, many individuals in these communities lead sedentary lifestyles, which impacts their health and immunity. A recent study by Castrol India found that one in three truckers and farmers reported health issues such as back pain, fatigue, and joint pain. Alarmingly, only 11% expressed a willingness to adopt healthier lifestyles, indicating that improving health ranks low on their list of priorities. Family Health Concerns Yet Limited Action Interestingly, over two-thirds (68%) of participants voiced concern…

Overview: Ace Doran has formed a partnership with NHH Services, an Indiana-based company, enabling the Ohio-based trucking firm to establish a new division complete with 50 trucks, drivers, and administrative staff, as stated in a recent press release. Details of the Acquisition: As part of this initiative, Ace Doran, which is under the Bennett Family of Companies, has acquired equipment from NHH Services and integrated personnel from the owner-operator trucking firm, according to the announcement made on Tuesday. Strategic Expansion: This development aims to bolster Ace Doran’s position in the heavy haul sector and enhance its capabilities in national transportation…

The self-employed truck driver Niclas Nordström found himself stranded by snow on Sweden’s E22 motorway for an exhausting 20 hours on Wednesday and Thursday. He described these conditions as the most severe he has faced in his 30-year career, according to an interview with The Local. Nordström, who has operated his own road freight company since the 1990s, anticipated that the traffic would be cleared when he drove onto the E22 on Wednesday. However, along with around 1,000 other drivers, he soon realized his mistake when he came to a standstill near Linderöd around 1:45 PM. “The reason for the…

This report from FMCSA is prepared every four years. (Mohamad Faizal Bin Ramli/Getty Images) March 4, 2026 2:20 PM, EST Key Takeaways: The FMCSA informed Congress that the existing federal insurance minimums are insufficient to cover catastrophic trucking losses due to rising medical expenses. The agency pointed out that healthcare inflation has diminished the effectiveness of coverage, with severe crash costs often surpassing $1 million. The report, produced every four years, sets the stage for Congress to evaluate potential updates to financial responsibility obligations for carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders. A recent report submitted to Congress reveals that current federal…

Introduction to Team Run Smart Freightliner Trucks has launched a new online platform designed for drivers, owner-operators, and fleet managers, providing a wealth of resources related to the trucking industry in one convenient location. Overview of the Platform Accessible via a dedicated website, Team Run Smart aims to assist owner-operators, truck drivers, and fleet management professionals in enhancing their trucking business. The platform features interactive tools that concentrate on topics ranging from minimizing operating costs to promoting health while on the road. Key Community Features This community encourages contributions from third-party industry experts and facilitates networking among professionals in the…